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Recent Examples of ponytail
Michelle Obama brought the drama in a one-shoulder LBD and micro braid ponytail.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Brunson notes that, in one episode, Janine rocks a ponytail.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 June 2026
Although everyone comments on her beauty, 17-year-old Fatima prefers to tie her hair back in a ponytail, her bright eyes buried underneath a black ball cap, her body concealed in unflattering tracksuits.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Haaland, a 6-foot-5 striker who pulls his blond hair into a signature tight ponytail, has been central to that success, having scored more than 100 goals in four seasons.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Brunson notes that, in one episode, Janine rocks a ponytail.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 June 2026
Although everyone comments on her beauty, 17-year-old Fatima prefers to tie her hair back in a ponytail, her bright eyes buried underneath a black ball cap, her body concealed in unflattering tracksuits.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Haaland, a 6-foot-5 striker who pulls his blond hair into a signature tight ponytail, has been central to that success, having scored more than 100 goals in four seasons.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ponytail
Noun
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When you Google, the first person who comes up is a dead paleontologist, followed by a dead actor, followed by an Instagram account of a very young person with excellent braids.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Varsha is a pretty, cherubic girl with nut-brown eyes, short black braids and a sparkling smile that lights up her whole face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The snippet shows Cassie wearing pigtails, white briefs and sheer, babydoll-style lingerie while sucking on a pacifier.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like the original from 1986, this Molly doll features gray eyes, brown hair with bangs, and two pigtail braids tied with red bows.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The close-to-the-crown plaits create a sleek, polished finish while helping camouflage sparse areas by minimizing visible spacing between each braid.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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And so into her field of vision bends her mother: sleek brown hair bound into long plaits, a smooth brow, a strong and freckled arm, dark lashes casting shadows on pronounced cheekbones.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Calls about stray dogs are added to the response queue, but public safety calls receive priority.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Post-match transit queues in heat can be as dangerous as the stadium itself.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The combination offers a balance that makes the bob infinitely wearable.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Harvey was 12, and wearing a standout matte black helmet over a classic bob cut with blunt bangs.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Ponytail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponytail. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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